Gary Barlow announces two gigs in Dublin and Killarney as part of 2018 UK and Ireland solo tour

The former Take That star is coming to Ireland this May.

He is also set to play at the INEC in Killarney on May 12.

Gary Barlow is the first artist to be announced as part of Forest Live 2018, the annual summer concert series organised by the Forestry Commission.

Gary himself said: "I had such a lot of fun back in 2013 when I played those smaller venues because you're so much closer to the fans". 'The audience always seem to love the intimacy of it all too.

Gary last toured as a solo artist in 2014 to acclaim from fans and critics alike, playing some of the biggest venues he had ever played as a solo artist including The O2 London, Birmingham LG Arena, Glasgow The SSE Hydro and Manchester Arena.

Barlow is best known as lead singer and songwriter with 1990s smash hit pop group Take That.

Tickets for the concerts go on sale on October 20 at 9am.

Tunstall said she is "so looking forward to joining the one and only Gary Barlow", adding: "Thanks for having me GB, and see ya'll soon".

Aside from writing for Take That Barlow has also co-written and produced music for artists including Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Elton John and Robbie Williams. Barlow's last solo record Since I Saw You Last sold more than 600,000 copies and was the ninth biggest selling album that year.